Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
As it aims for fall opening, America’s Black Holocaust Museum fills new role in the community
While America’s Black Holocaust Museum has remained closed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, national discussions around systemic racism and social justice have caused the museum to take on a new role in the community.
Generac sponsors terrace at Milwaukee County Zoo
Generac Power Systems has signed on as the sponsor of an outdoor picnic venue at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
All UPAF groups plan to resume in-person performances and programming this year
After weathering a devastating 14 months, all 14 United Performing Arts Fund member groups plan to resume in-person performances and programs this year.
Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee names first executive director
Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee has named banking executive Eugene Manzanet as its first executive director.
Cleaning our rivers
In April, 3,000 volunteers took to the Milwaukee River Basin for what’s become one of the largest volunteer events...
Pay it forward: Diana Schmidt works to address hunger with Blessings in a Backpack
Diana Schmidt
Property and casualty consultant, principal
Hausmann-Johnson Insurance
Nonprofit served: Blessings in a Backpack Waukesha County
Service: Vice president of the board
Diana...
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MSO’s 2021-’22 season to feature Yo-Yo Ma, Beatles tribute and more
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s first official season in the new Bradley Symphony Center will include a performance by Yo-Yo Ma, a world premiere commission, a screening of "The Princess Bride" with live orchestra accompaniment and a tribute to the Beatles.
Greater Milwaukee Foundation offering $1 million in small business loans for near north side businesses
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is making available $1 million in low-interest loans for small businesses in three Milwaukee north side neighborhoods.
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast sells Walworth County camp property
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast sold its 112-acre Camp Pottawatomie Hills property in Walworth County for just under $2 million.
Zilber Family Foundation announces recipients of $1.7 million in grant funding
The Milwaukee-based Zilber Family Foundation announced it has awarded $1.7 million in grants to 19 nonprofit organizations.
